"The Last Jedi" Soars, and the Year's Biggest Films for the Holiday
Sean O'Connell, Managing Director at CinemaBlend, talks "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and how the film might perform throughout the rest of the holiday after a stunning opening weekend. We also talk some of the year's most talked-about films still scheduled to come out this holiday season.
"The Last Jedi" scores the second biggest domestic opening weekend ever, second only to its 2015 predecessor, "The Force Awakens." "The Last Jedi" is only the 4th film in history to gross over $200 million domestically in its opening weekend. Three of those four films are owned by Disney.
We talk Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks' historical drama "The Post," due out this week and Aaron Sorkin's latest "Molly's Game," which picked up Golden Globe nominations for both its writer and star. We talk the "Jumanji" remake, "Pitch Perfect 3," and "The Greatest Showman."
With the holiday season here, many families and friends are looking for enjoyable events to experience together. Vincent Ortega, associate director of Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, a must-see all-musical show for all ages with some stunts, top performances, and dazzling costumes. Plus, the circus provides a performance for Cheddar News viewers in studio!
The 2024 Golden Globe nominations are out and some of the year's biggest films received a nod. Cheddar News took a look at the rundown of some of the big categories.
Days may be getting shorter and colder, but your furry friend still needs to get that daily exercise. Dr. Danielle Bernal, global veterinarian with Wellness Pet Co., joined Cheddar News to discuss the health benefits of walking for humans and dogs.
